A broad range of health measures are factored in when compiling the rankings -- things like public and health policies, environmental conditions, and clinical care data.

Connecticut got high marks for immunizing children and adolescents, access to health insurance, the low number of smokers, and the low number of premature deaths.

But Connecticut found itself near the bottom of the list when it comes to binge drinking, high school graduation rates, funding for public health initiatives, and the disparity in health status between poor and more affluent citizens.